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Who We Are

The 1st Battalion, The Royal New Brunswick Regiment (Carleton & York) is an Infantry Battalion with its headquarters (HQ) in Fredericton, NB. It has three companies (Coy), A Coy located in Edmundston, B Coy and Administration and Headquarters Coy (Adm & HQ Coy) located in Fredericton, and a platoon (Pl), located in Saint John.

Benefits of Joining

When you join our unit, you will receive competitive pay for your part time or full time work as well as be eligible for on the job training that could benefit you in civilian life. Also, there are medical, dental and educational benefits available to Army Reservists.

News

Ottawa, Ontario — If you have ever visited Parliament Hill in downtown Ottawa on a summer day, you may have seen the men and women of the Ceremonial Guard (CG) in scarlet uniforms with towering bearskin hats as they marched with precision to the sound of an accompanying military band.March 15, 2018

In accordance with Commander Canadian Army direction and in line with Strong, Secure, Engaged: Canada’s Defence Policy, the Canadian Army (CA) will offer full-time summer employment to Reservists in their first four years with the Army Reserve (ARes) commencing in 2018.March 13, 2018

Our History

Early History -The regiment was formed in the year 1787 to assist the regular Imperial troops with the defence of New Brunswick, a role which it fulfilled well. During the War of 1812 many Militia men enlisted in Fencible Regiments or Regiments of the Line -- the better to serve their King. By the year 1834, the Militia of Carleton and York Counties was comprised of five battalions; one each at Wicklow, Woodstock, Kingsclear, Douglas and Fredericton.

In 1954, the Carleton and York Regiment and the New Brunswick Scottish were amalgamated to form the First Battalion, The New Brunswick Regiment (Carleton and York), a designation to which the prefix "Royal" was added in 1956.

The regiment today still preserves the ideals of the colonial citizen-soldier and is the product of over 200 years of re-organizations, re-designations, three wars, alarums, hard work, bravery and loyalty. It is the focus of the affections of all those that served in it, it is a repository of tradition, and is a living memorial to those of its members who died for higher ideals in wars throughout the world. The regiment is a huge extended family of those who serve, those who have served and those who wish it well.